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Michele M Larzelere1, Glenn N Jones

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, 200 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite 412, Kenner, LA 70065, USA. mlarze@lsuhsc.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Stress significantly impacts multiple physiological systems, including endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, and cardiovascular functions.
  • Psychological well-being and health behaviors are also demonstrably affected by stress.
  • Early identification and management of stress are crucial for overall health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted impact of stress on physical and psychiatric functioning.
  • To underscore the necessity of integrating stress assessment into primary healthcare.
  • To describe practical stress reduction strategies suitable for primary care environments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing research on stress and its physiological and psychological effects.
  • Discussion of the role of primary care in stress management.
  • Description of evidence-based stress reduction interventions.

Main Results:

  • Stress exerts a broad influence on the endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, and cardiovascular systems.
  • Stress is closely linked to psychiatric conditions and influences health behaviors.
  • Primary care settings are vital for identifying and addressing stress.

Conclusions:

  • Stress has profound effects on physical and mental health, necessitating proactive management.
  • Routine stress screening in primary care is essential for early intervention.
  • Interventions such as exercise, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction are effective and applicable in primary care.